Director
Mississippi
Son
an award winning documentary
feature film giving a voice to the people of the Mississippi
Gulf
Coast
who continue
to be neglected by the media, FEMA, SBA, and the insurance
companies as billions pour into the war in Iraq
(95 min.)
Director's Statement
After months of hard work and the
unbelievable dedication of our crew, the story of the Katrina
ravaged Mississippi
Coast is ready to be told. This was a painful film to make
and as I walked amongst the ruins of what was my hometown
I realized the future of this once magnificent place was
in trouble. So much attention has been focused on New Orleans
and the levee breaks there, but the blunt force of the
nation's worst natural disaster was focused squarely on
the Mississippi Coast. All that is left in many once incredibly
beautiful places are slabs and twisted rebarb. As the process
unfolds and more people have the opportunity to see this
labor of love, I encourage all to comment and pass the
word along that these people need our love and support.
One last thing....all of the music in this film was written
and performed by Katrina victims and much of it was produced
on musical gear donated by MusiCares and Music Rising.
And, in my humble opinion, it is a fantastic soundtrack.
Don Wilson, Director
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